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Irvine to Princeton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Irvine and Princeton takes 3d 1h and the fastest train takes 2d 23h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Irvine to Princeton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3d 1h
Duration
3,224 mi
Distance
$956
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Irvine to Princeton train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Irvine and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 2:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Irvine is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Princeton at 8:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Fullerton and take an average of 3d 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit2d 23h • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3d 2h • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3d 2h • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit2d 23h • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Irvine to Princeton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 3,224.4 mi
  • Duration: 3d 1h

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Tustin to Princeton via Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 2d 19h.

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